EarthShots.org Photo of the Day Contest

Tuesday, 28th June 2011

Cleaning Lenses

by Isak Pretorius

On a recent trip to Swakopmund I was lucky to find a Web-footed Gecko on the dunes in the morning mist. They are nocturnal and I knew I didn't have much time before the sun would force the gecko underground, so I had to be quick. I slowly approached the gecko with my macro lens, he licked the moisture off his eyes and then dug his way into the protection of the sand.

Equipment: Canon 1dmk4 and Sigma 150mm macro

Isak Pretorius

Born and raised in South Africa it is a privilege to be so close to many natural wonders. I'm an industrial engineer and have been doing photography for 10 years now as a serious hobby I have always loved technology and in 2000 I got the chance to take up nature and wildlife photography which combined a few passions in life - nature, technology and art. I enjoy photographing all aspects of nature, from the big to the small, landscapes to macros, but my real passion is for birds, and in particular trying to portray them as art. This led me to study all the principles and philosophies of art, and today I have an obsession for using natural elements in the design of my images. My philosophy in photography is to portray common subjects in a refreshing new and spectacular way. I now spend every opportunity I get at local bird sanctuaries or travelling to exotic destinations trying to capture that perfect photograph.

Website: www.isakpretorius.com

Cleaning Lenses by Isak Pretorius was photo of the day on Tuesday, 28th June 2011. It is tagged gecko, Macro. You can leave a comment below.

44 Comments

Samantha

28th June 2011 at 2:11 am

What an incredibly cute gecko. Absolutely fantastic capture.

Bill Kenny

28th June 2011 at 2:22 am

just amazing!

Deborah

28th June 2011 at 2:39 am

Excellent and incredible capture! Congratulations for POTD! This is a fabulous shot! I love that it’s so out of the “ordinary” POTD!

Caitrock

28th June 2011 at 2:52 am

beautiful colors, I love this photo !

Subi

28th June 2011 at 2:55 am

All I can say is “Wow!” Amazing shot – and educational for those of us who have never seen a wild gecko! Congratulations.

Julie

28th June 2011 at 3:09 am

Your friend looks like a Disney cartoon character! What a fabulous encounter. Good for you.

Rashid Mukoon

28th June 2011 at 6:40 am

Amazing E.T,BEAUTIFUL SHOT.

Jason Stander

28th June 2011 at 8:06 am

Congrats Isak… go SA!!!!

Lucia

28th June 2011 at 8:10 am

well done Isak, I was born in South Africa and now live in Italy, so miss it all so much, thanks for sharing it with us, he is so sweet

Rod Heywood

28th June 2011 at 8:22 am

Incredible shot. I’ve never seen anything like this!

Tilana Stander

28th June 2011 at 8:26 am

Awesome! Go SA!

Flame

28th June 2011 at 8:35 am

incredible shot!!!
very well done and very lucky!

Alastair Pollock

28th June 2011 at 8:36 am

Fantastic image, nature doesn’t get much cuter…

Bill Kenny

28th June 2011 at 8:55 am

I had to come back because this shot is so cute and so memorable. I find it so appealing I just tried to change my car insurance over to the little guy-superlative!

Wanda Krack

28th June 2011 at 9:06 am

Great catch!

smeta

28th June 2011 at 9:17 am

What a wickedly cute shot!!!

Morkel Erasmus

28th June 2011 at 9:42 am

Lekker image Douwe! Awesome detail and perspective…

AlfonsoPaz

28th June 2011 at 10:15 am

Tremendous Shot. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Kobus Tollig

28th June 2011 at 10:16 am

Congrats Isak well done

Joey

28th June 2011 at 10:24 am

Perfect! Fantastic image Isak… the detail and sharpness is incredible.

Kambiz

28th June 2011 at 10:43 am

So CUTE and LOVELY!
Be Well,

Kim

28th June 2011 at 12:49 pm

ahah, it`so awesome)

Pat

28th June 2011 at 1:14 pm

Congratulations – this is an amazing photo! it looks like he’s smiling at you… thanks for sharing.

Rajib Singha

28th June 2011 at 1:43 pm

Such a refreshing photograph! Thanks for sharing.

Melissa S

28th June 2011 at 2:20 pm

Wow this is an amazing photograph. What an awesome critter too. She is is just cue as can be. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Dean Tunberg

28th June 2011 at 2:33 pm

WONDERFUL CAPTURE! Seriously, very great!

madeleine j

28th June 2011 at 3:17 pm

isak, you hit the jackpot, not only a technically great photo, but shows the little guy with personality plus ! just love these guys as they run & play…seems they are natures little clowns at large………….
congratulations ! well done !

Kimberly Gould

28th June 2011 at 4:23 pm

“I can show you how to save money on your car insurance – or how to lick your eye” What a great capture. He is so cute. I love is little face. Great capture!

Walter Little, Jr.

28th June 2011 at 4:57 pm

Kimberly I must have been reading your mind . . .I was thinking the same thing: “I can show you how to save money on your car insurance — or how to lick your eye.” It almost looks as if he’s smiling for the picture!